Seville, 1579. The lawyer Pacheco and the twenty-fourth Medina once again face an unprecedented challenge. On this occasion, their mission is riskier than ever: to recover a valuable shipment of smuggled silver that could alter the destiny of the Netherlands and endanger the balance of power in Europe. Palace intrigues, international conspiracies, and the dark secrets of royalty are woven into a suspenseful plot that will keep readers on edge from the first page to the last. Join Medina and Pacheco on a journey that will take you through the streets of Seville, the corridors of power in Madrid, the majestic walls of the Escorial, and the trade routes of the Guadalquivir River. From London to Paris, discover how the puppets of history move in a deadly game as our heroes fight against time to prevent the lost silver from financing the revolt in Flanders. After the huge success of The King Will Die in Seville, "with its immersive style and unique ability to blend history and fiction, Juan Cartaya returns with a thrilling new installment of Medina and Pacheco's adventures."